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Indoor Gardening Essentials!
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items I started indoor houseplants when I needed a hobby to keep me busy in 2020. I fell in love with Orchids and Succulents. These are the things that I use. I only recommend items that I actually use and love. If you have any questions please leave a com...
I am so grateful I went with this cart! It keeps me organized with all my houseplant needs. I have orchids, succulents and Venus Flytraps. Each takes a different soil and fertilization. I keep everything I need on this cart. That way, when I need som...
Best Houseplant Essentials Organization
Allen + Roth Orchid Pots are very good quality, I have a few of them. I also have an expensive orchid pot, but I've found that it's not any better than this affordable orchid pot. This is great for allowing air to the roots while providing good drain...
Well Made Orchid Pot
Orchids do best when their roots are soaked in water, and there is some air flow. I have a few orchid pots, but these are a much more affordable solution. I put my orchid in these pots, then find a pretty ceramic pot that I can place this in. That wa...
Plastic Orchid Pot
I have used the very expensive Orchid Mix and I've used this affordable mix and I really didn't see much difference in my orchids blooms. I usually get blooms every winter on about 90% of my orchids, so it must be good for them. (Affiliate Link)
Orchid Mix I Use
I use this potting mix on my Jade, Aloe and snake plants. They are big and healthy giving me the confidence to recommend this brand. For my Aloe and Euphorbia, I add a bit of grit to the mix. They really thrive with well-draining soil. (Affiliate Lin...
My Choice for Aloe, Jade and Snake Plants
I love the shape and that it has a plug for the drain. I place my planter in a tub of water, let it soak for 20 minutes, allow it to drain, then plug it back up. I don't have to worry about it leaking or slowly draining more water out of it. It come...
My Favorite Planter for my Jade and Aloe
When I bought this it had a sticker that said "Frost Resistant." I can't find that anywhere in the description, but it is for outdoor use. I love the size and that the attached saucer is fairly robust. I don't have a lot of "spill over" after waterin...
My favorite Indoor/Outdoor Planter
I have orchids that I put in plastic pots with holes, then I stick those plastic pots into a pretty ceramic pot. This is more affordable than buying the ceramic orchid pots with holes. I look for pots that are not tapered. If they are bigger at the t...
Simple Pot is Simply the Best
There are a lot of expensive brands, but after years of having orchids, I've found Miracle-Gro does the trick. You don't really need the extra fancy stuff. I prefer the mist because I know it's getting to where it's going. I don't feel the pellets I'...
My favorite Orchid Food
I find the Miracle-Gro brand to be very dependable. I've used the more expensive brands, but this is what I have ended up using time and again. I like the liquid food over spikes or pellets because I know this is getting where it needs to be. I just ...
My Choice for Succulent Plant Food
I have had great luck with Costa Farm Orchids. In fact, one of my best ones came from Lowes with no flowers and WOW did it put on a show when it bloomed. I loved it best because I had no idea what color I was getting. It was a spectacular white with ...
Costa Farms is My Favorite Orchid Nursery
This shelving unit hold 45 pounds per shelf! Great for plants, just make sure the one you buy is heavy duty. Don't cheap out on this, you'll regret it. I did get a cheaper shelf to begin with and was very disappointed. With these very durable shelves...
My Favorite Plant Stand! Durable and Holds a Lot of Plants
I have several plant shelves, and this one is by far my favorite. It is probably over-kill with holding 350 pounds per shelf, but I like it. It's also black, so it looks less like a food shelf and more like a regular shelf. You adjust the height of t...
Very Heavy Duty Shelf for My Plants
When I'm trimming off the flower stalk after the blooms are gone, this is my favorite tool. It has a non-stick coating making it easy to clean. I've used these since 2021 and they are still like brand new. I clean them with alcohol after every use. E...
My Favorite Hand Pruner For Large Orchids
I use this garden snip on my mini orchids. It's the perfect size to get those small flower stalks. I've had these since 2021 and they look like new. They are non-stick which makes cleaning super easy. I just wipe them off with alcohol when I'm finish...
My favorite Small Pruning Shears for Mini Orchids